I'm Tired of Hearing about a Yorkie's Weight

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Hobbs is not even 3 lbs and he has never had a hypoglocemic episode and he is perfectly healthy. He has never gotten stepped on or rolled over on, even though he has slept with us every single night since we brought him home. My sister has a yorkie that is 6 lbs, my parents have one that is 12 lbs, and my grandmother has one that is 15 lbs, so obviously I like yorkies of all shapes and sizes. But I am not ashamed to admit that when I was looking for a yorkie of my own, I wanted a yorkie that would stay small, preferably around or under 5 pounds. I think that the reason most people ask about weight is because they pay a TON of money for a puppy that the breeder says will be a certain size (yes, I know you cannot exactly predict the weight of a puppy, but A LOT of breeders do for the same reason they call them "teacup"), and when that yorkie begins to exceed that promised size they get a little frustrated, but this doesn't mean that they love their doggie any less. I think they are just frustrated with the breeder. I think a lot of first-time yorkie owners think that yorkies will be under 10 lbs, some people probably think they will stay under 5 lbs. That is why they come to yorkietalk, to ask these questions. I can assure you that I have asked A LOT of stupid questions here, even after reading books and online articles about yorkies and still not finding the answer. Because people think that yorkies will stay small is probably the reason that a majority of the people in this world buy yorkies. So, can you blame them for worrying about their weight?? When people come to YorkieTalk, I don't want them to feel nervous or ashamed about making a post about weight...that is what this forum is for....for people to come and not be ashamed to ask anything and everything they have concerns about...even if us veteran yorkie owners think that it is trivial.

I didn't say that nobody should ask about weight. I asked why do they have to be below a certain weight? And paying more money for weight is not the issue. The question was, that nobody has answered yet (except one because of neck problems) why so small??? U go in to a breeder making "sure" of the weight, and pay more money. I know people want what they pay for, but again, why so small to begin with?

PS. Please don't misconstrue words that I don't want to hear it anymore. People can ask whatever they want. But in my opinion, people shouldn't be so obsessed with how big anyway.

[yougetthesmiles]

I think the issue here is healthy? honestly how healthy can a 1 1/2-2 pound yorkie be? It really makes me sick that these breeders are breeding to get tiny yorkies, and then charging a arm and a leg for them! I seen this one site where this guy that calls himself a christian is charging 10grand for a 1 1/2 pound yorkie! That is just insane and he is a idiot for even advertising a yorkie like that.

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by sneri13

Excellent post. I agree it upsets me when I see posts where owners are asking how I can keep my Yorkie from getting any bigger. Dear God what are they thinking. It's people like that so many dogs are in shelters.

I just wish more people would actually ask themselves why they want a Yorkie (or any dog for that matter) and do their research BEFORE buying one.

Thank you! You understood my post exactly!

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by DENISE517

I have to admit when I first got Parker I ask the question about how big he will get when his parents of 3.5lbs and 4lbs. I ask this question not because I wanted him to stay a certain size, but just because he was my first yorkie and I didnt know much about that stuff. I could care less if he weights 15lbs when he is grown, if he is healthy. I think alot of new owners are like me and are just trying to find out every bit of information about their new baby as they can. I will agree with you I did see the thread about someone asking how they can get there yorkie to be smaller etc. I thought to myself when I read that, that they must be crazy. I was a little mad about that one. But I only ask about the weight issue out of curiousity and wanting information. I dont think we should bash someone for asking that question. Its not always meant the way you might think it is. I think some people ask the question because they are told certain things from the breeder and just want our advise. I dont feel like I was being obsessed with Parkers weight when I ask that question, I was just being a concerned parent gathering information. I would love my baby no matter what he weighed

No, your absolutely right! Most people want to know the weight for different reasons. I know I did b/c I wanted to know what size clothes (and then wound up buying xsmalls anyway. ) But trying to keep a furbaby small is crazy.

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

I think the issue here is healthy? honestly how healthy can a 1 1/2-2 pound yorkie be? It really makes me sick that these breeders are breeding to get tiny yorkies, and then charging a arm and a leg for them! I seen this one site where this guy that calls himself a christian is charging 10grand for a 1 1/2 pound yorkie! That is just insane and he is a idiot for even advertising a yorkie like that.

And how big...or shall I say small are the parents?

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by rrosenberry

Heres a story...
Neighbor has a 3.5 pound male, tiny.. so we're outside stranger walks by eww and ahhing about the little one not paying attention to Bailey.. Then she says.. " that's the kind of Yorkie I want." I wanted to say,, "Yeah, and the $125.00 a month she pays for medication for him too?"
But I didn't...

The ONLY reason I could come up with about wanting a tiny, tiny, Yorkie is the "ootsie, cutsie" factor.

My cousin Matt wants a furbaby. And when we look online he always says, "How big is that one going to be b/c I don't want one that's tiny? I want one that's like Baby or bigger." I love my fuzzy wuzzy cuzzy!

[Crystal28]

I could care less about weight, I wanted a Yorkie so badly and now I finally have my Molly and she could weigh 2 lbs for 20 lbs and I would love her just the same. The only thing I ever cared about was that she was healthy and happy with me. I think Molly might be one the big side cause she only 6 months and weighs 7lbs already.......Man she is still my little princess
Crystal

[DENISE517]

Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

No, your absolutely right! Most people want to know the weight for different reasons. I know I did b/c I wanted to know what size clothes (and then wound up buying xsmalls anyway. ) But trying to keep a furbaby small is crazy.

I agree trying to keep their baby small is insane. I just want to feed Parker the way I should and how ever he turns out is how he turns out. I know a 1 1/2 lb full grown yorkie cant be healthy. But I do know that 3-5lbs can be healthy.. I know both of Parkers parents had excellent health records and so did his pedigree. Most of the yorkies from his parents, to grandparent, etc were no more than 5lbs. but healthy and I think that is what is important. We want healthy babies regardless of size.

[magnolia]

What a great post! When my first Yorkie came into my life almost 20 years ago, I did research before getting her - but not a lot. Katie weighed between 5 1/2 - 6 pounds when grown. After she came to live with us, I did even more research (first time mommy so I gotta learn all I can). And yes, at one time, the Yorkie breed did weight 20 pounds, if not more. I'm no doctor or researcher but I do believe that recessive genes have a lot to do with the yorkies who grow to be over 8 pounds - just my opinion!! Before Gabby, who weighs in at a healthy 16 pounds, the biggest yorkie I saw was at a groomers in Metairie that weighed 18 pounds. Had I not done my research, I would have been one of those who asked if he was a "real" yorkie. But knowing what I had read, I just pushed it off to the old recessive gene thing. As for Gabby, I saw her parents - mom weighed in at 5 1/2 pounds and dad was about 5 pounds. Most people would have thought she would have weighed in the 5-7 pound rainge but not my precious girl

I agree that YT is a place that anyone can come to ask questions - they are ALL welcome here, even the ones about weight. As most have said, we live in a society that is totally obsessed with weight - and the weight of a pet isn't going to change, people will still post. But that's what makes the US so great - the freedom to ask! I will admit, having been on both sides of the weight issue with my yorkies, I just don't understand when people complain because their yorkie is bigger than they thought! Love them, no matter what or as Kimberly's signature says - get a stuffed one.

Thanks for letting me be a part of such a great group!
Suzi

[StewiesMom]

I think that one way to stop the maddness is for breeders to stop charging more for dogs who will be small and for buyers to refuse to pay high prices for tiny dogs. JMO

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by StewiesMom

I think that one way to stop the maddness is for breeders to stop charging more for dogs who will be small and for buyers to refuse to pay high prices for tiny dogs. JMO

I agree, don't think it will happen, but I agree it would help with the problem.

[J_is_my_initial]

Here is my 2 cents worth. I am not obsessed with Gypsy's weight but I did want a smaller yorkie. This is due to my physical limitations. I wanted a smaller dog I could pick up or carry without hurting too much. Gyps is now 3 # at 4 months. No matter how big she gets I will love and spoil her rotten. My dtr's yorkie is a full lb heavier and is 2 wks younger. I researched different breeds to find a smaller one.

[SissyRose]

When we got Ellie, we were also concerned about weight. We did want a Yorkie who would be on the smaller side. The reason (answering the first post) is because we travel back and forth to Florida. Traveling with a smaller dog is much easier. You would be surprised how little room there is under the seat in the airplane. I think it would be very hard for a larger dog to fit comfortably under there. I do think that as much as people seem concerned about how big their yorkie will be, I do not think it is as much of an issue as many believe. How many people, who were promised a certain weight, give the dog back or away when the dog outgrows the weight they were promised? Not many and that is because no matter how big the dog gets we have already fallen in love and would never part with him/her.

[Ladylavender]

Originally Posted by StewiesMom

I think that one way to stop the maddness is for breeders to stop charging more for dogs who will be small and for buyers to refuse to pay high prices for tiny dogs. JMO

I totally agree. I think breeders are more than an equal participant in the perpetuation of "small is better" thinking, just by what they charge for what size dog!

And at the same time, since there is a standard as set forth by the Kennel Club and all dogs are measured by that standard, when I spend up to $1000 for a dog, you better believe I want a dog set somewhere near the standard, whether it be weight, ears up, coloring, etc. That's why I chose a specific breed, because I wanted it to look as close to standard as possible. And yes, I am one of those whose wants a small dog, just because.... What difference does it make why I want a small dog? It's important to me and my husband to have a small dog. And along with their personalities is why we chose a yorkie. Otherwise I could have gone for a chi, papillion, pomerian, or poodle. I wanted a dog somewhere between 4.5 - 5 lbs. No apologies from me!

Health was an important issue too, that is why we were careful about the breeder and the health guarantee.

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by Ladylavender

I totally agree. I think breeders are more than an equal participant in the perpetuation of "small is better" thinking, just by what they charge for what size dog!

And at the same time, since there is a standard as set forth by the Kennel Club and all dogs are measured by that standard, when I spend up to $1000 for a dog, you better believe I want a dog set somewhere near the standard, whether it be weight, ears up, coloring, etc. That's why I chose a specific breed, because I wanted it to look as close to standard as possible. And yes, I am one of those whose wants a small dog, just because.... What difference does it make why I want a small dog? It's important to me and my husband to have a small dog. And along with their personalities is why we chose a yorkie. Otherwise I could have gone for a chi, papillion, pomerian, or poodle. I wanted a dog somewhere between 4.5 - 5 lbs. No apologies from me!

Health was an important issue too, that is why we were careful about the breeder and the health guarantee.

What's the difference if you want a smaller dog? EXACTLY! What's the difference? If you were offended about why I asked the reasoning (and I wasn't directing the question at anyone in particluar), then you don't have to post on this thread. I would just like to know what the craze is all about. All Yorkie's sizes are cute, point, blank, simple.